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Italy's $4M 'Michelangelo' Triggers Furor

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted May 25, 2009 9:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Did Michelangelo actually create a small (16-inch) wooden carving of a crucified Jesus or did the Italian government get taken for a $4 million ride? Some experts believe passionately that the piece, now on exhibit in Naples, is the work of the master. But as... Read full story »

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